MINESTRONE SOUP II

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This is a wonderful minestrone soup that 's filled with tons of vegetables. Feel free to add different vegetables or ingredients. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Ann Satler

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 slices bacon
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ pound ground beef
1 cup minced celery
1 cup cubed carrots
2 cups tomato puree
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
5 cups water
¼ cup red wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped zucchini
2 cups spinach, rinsed and sliced
1 cup uncooked spinach pasta
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
¼ cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, cook bacon and drain off fat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. When onions are translucent, add celery, carrot, pureed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, broth, condensed soup, water, wine, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini, spinach, pasta, garbanzo beans and parsley. Cook for 15 minutes and serve with fresh Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1633.7 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

Don Jhaji
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup is delicious and easy to make. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.


Karabo Mokobodi
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I was disappointed with this soup. It was too watery and lacked flavor.


Earnel Geoghagen
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This soup is just okay. The flavors are a bit bland, and the vegetables are overcooked.


Shakeem Reeves
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe is really good. The vegetables are cooked perfectly, and the broth is flavorful.


Rhal Shada
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I highly recommend it.


Tejiri Diejomaoh
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


Irene Mesame
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add extra vegetables, and I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread.


Khan TY
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This was my first time making minestrone soup, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kavindu Wanjitha
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Milad
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of pesto, which gave the soup an extra layer of flavor.